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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,671.97, 40,029.84 and 13,528.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,671.97, 40,029.84 and 13,528.10 is: 20,303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,671.97 : 40,029.84 = 13,528.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,671.97/40,029.84 = 13,528.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,671.97x = 40,029.84 × 13,528.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,671.97x = 541,527,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,527,778.58/26,671.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,303.25

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